Saturday 16 March 1940

It was Saturday, under the sign of Pisces (see planets position on March 16, 1940). The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Jan Schaefer and Bernardo Bertolucci.
Rebecca, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1940
On TV people were watching NBC News (1940 TV Series).
But much more happened that day: find out below..

NBC News (1940 TV Series)

Down on the Farm

Vanity Fair

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of 16 March 1940 ?

Holidays:

St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956

Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.